Two found dead inside Apopka general store

Family member seeks answers after father and aunt discovered deceased in local business

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A family member is searching for answers after her father, Ezra, and aunt, Schenita, were found dead Friday night inside an Apopka general store where they worked. Apopka police are investigating the incident but have not determined if it was a homicide or a possible murder-suicide, and no arrests have been made. The family member, Ezaria Swift, said her father and aunt were "kind people" who were "loved" in the community.

Why it matters

The deaths of Ezra and Schenita have shocked the Apopka community, leaving their family member Ezaria Swift and others searching for answers about what happened inside the local general store. The police investigation is ongoing, and authorities have assured the public there is no ongoing threat, but the circumstances around the two deaths remain unclear.

The details

According to Apopka police, the discovery of Ezra and Schenita's bodies was made shortly before 9 p.m. on Friday. Authorities have not determined if the incident was a homicide or a possible murder-suicide. Ezaria Swift, the family member, said her father and aunt did not have any known problems with anyone in the community.

  • The bodies were discovered shortly before 9 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Ezaria Swift

The family member searching for answers after her father, Ezra, and aunt, Schenita, were found dead inside an Apopka general store where they worked.

Ezra

Ezaria Swift's father, who was found dead inside the Apopka general store where he worked.

Schenita

Ezaria Swift's aunt, who was found dead inside the Apopka general store where she worked.

Apopka Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the incident and deaths of Ezra and Schenita inside the Apopka general store.

Griffin's General Store

The local business in Apopka, Florida where Ezra and Schenita were found dead.

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What they’re saying

“They were kind people, and they were loved people who did what they could to add their part to the community. It's a lot. We're trying, but two deaths at once is kind of shocking.”

— Ezaria Swift, Family member (clickorlando.com)

“That actually took me back a bit, the murder-suicide thing. I didn't know for them to be struggling with anything.”

— Ezaria Swift, Family member (clickorlando.com)

“If anyone does know anything, I'd really love for them to speak out. I know something like this is hard for the whole community.”

— Ezaria Swift, Family member (clickorlando.com)

What’s next

Apopka police have announced an 'increased presence in the area' as a precaution while the investigation continues. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the police department or submit an anonymous tip through Crimeline.

The takeaway

The tragic deaths of Ezra and Schenita inside the Apopka general store where they worked have left their family member Ezaria Swift and the entire community searching for answers. While the police investigation is ongoing, the circumstances around the two deaths remain unclear, highlighting the need for more information to provide closure for the grieving family.